If you are working or living in an area where there is a significant terrorist threat or if you are someone who is in an at-risk category or may be specifically targeted you should consider conducting a vehicle search for possible improvised explosive devices (IEDs) anytime your vehicle is parked where it is accessible and…
Whether you are self-driving or using a driver route analysis and route selection are key elements of your security when moving around your overseas location. Route selection is important because: It allows you to avoid known danger areas such as high-crime neighborhoods or to implement countermeasures if the area is unavoidable. Provides you with alternate…
One of the questions for expatriates and many travelers is whether to hire a local driver or drive themselves. There are pros and cons associated with both choices and its important to recognize and consider them when making a decision. This discussion focuses on expatriates and travelers in developing countries where this decision is much…
Checkpoints and roadblocks set up by security forces are a common facet in countries in the developing world, particularly in conflict and post-conflict environments. In addition to checkpoints run by relatively legitimate governmental authorities in some places there are also checkpoints and roadblocks set up by guerilla and paramilitary groups as well as common criminals….